The Sickle Weasel: Kamaitachi (Ep. 105)

<p>What do you know about the yōkai, the sickle weasel or kamaitachi? Imagine an adorable little weasel sporting obnoxiously long blades on its paws. It appears out of nowhere so suddenly you don't even realize its attacked you, until later when you notice you've got a deep cut that strangely isn't bleeding and doesn't hurt.</p> <p>Today, let's talk about this furry little madman and a few other related creatures, as well as a straight up, non ironic conversation I had with my friend about the kamaitachi.</p> <p><a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Uncanny Japan</a> is author <a href= "http://www.thersamatsuura.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Thersa Matsuura</a>. Her other shows are <a href= "https://link.chtbl.com/IoJW_yH9?sid=UnJapan_description" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Uncanny Robot Podcast</a> and <a href= "https://www.soothingstoriespodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">The Soothing Stories Podcast</a>. Check out her books including <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Carp-Faced Boy</a> on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Patreon</a>.</p> <p>Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution): <a href= "https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan</a></p> <p>Join our Discord server: <a href="https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb</a></p> <p><strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href= "https://twitter.com/UncannyJapan" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/UncannyJapan</a><br /> <strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/uncannyjapan/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/uncannyjapan/</a><br /> <strong>Patreon:</